CVE-2005-3166: Medium severity MediaWiki MediaWiki vulnerability
Unspecified vulnerability in "edit submission handling" for MediaWiki 1.4.x before 1.4.10 and 1.3.x before 1.3.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (corruption of the previous submission) via a crafted URL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-3166?
CVE-2005-3166 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that affects multiple versions of MediaWiki.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3166?
To fix CVE-2005-3166, upgrade your MediaWiki software to version 1.4.10 or later for the 1.4.x series or to version 1.3.16 or later for the 1.3.x series.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-3166?
Users running MediaWiki versions 1.4.x prior to 1.4.10 or 1.3.x prior to 1.3.16 are at risk from CVE-2005-3166.
What can attackers do with CVE-2005-3166?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2005-3166 to cause a denial of service by corrupting previous submissions through crafted URLs.
When was CVE-2005-3166 disclosed?
CVE-2005-3166 was disclosed and assigned in the year 2005.